Furniture

Explosive 1982 Thonet Fire Devastates Sheboygan Furniture Plant

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SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – Once known for its thriving furniture industry, the city of Sheboygan was forever changed by a catastrophic explosion on April 19, 1982. The incident at the Thonet plant, triggered by sawdust, resulted in the plant being leveled to the ground. According to the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center, the explosion was caused … Read more

Deadly Explosion at Baku Furniture Facility Sparks Investigation into Safety Violations

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BAKU, Azerbaijan – An explosion at a furniture-making facility in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, resulted in a devastating fire that claimed the lives of at least three people. The incident also left dozens injured as rescue workers swiftly moved to aid survivors trapped in the wreckage. According to authorities, an investigation has been initiated to … Read more